April 18, 2025: Ananya Panday has arrived, and how! In Kesari Chapter 2, she isn’t just acting — she’s roaring, owning the frame, and delivering the kind of performance that has fans and critics in a frenzy. As Dilreet Gill, an advocate, Ananya brings fire, grace, and grit, standing shoulder to shoulder with veterans like Akshay Kumar and R. Madhavan in this explosive period drama.
Her one-liners hit hard, her silences speak volumes, and her screen presence? Unmissable. From courtroom confrontations to heart-wrenching moments of rebellion, Ananya is a revelation.
And the internet agrees. Social media is flooded with love for her breakthrough turn.“ Ananya Panday is superb in this cinematic masterpiece on Jallianwala Bagh 🔥” another added, “Ananya Panday – जान डाल दी एक्टिंग में।हर सीन एक मास्टरपीस! ( Ananya Panday has put her heart & soul into the role, every scene is a masterpiece)
Praise is directed towards her strong emotional performance: “Ananya Panday also stepped up big time with a strong and emotional performance,” wrote a user on X.
In the film, Ananya plays the spirited advocate and assistant to Akshay Kumar’s character, C. Sankaran Nair, who challenges the might of the British Empire after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Her performance hits like a punch to the gut, raw, intense, and fearless.
Her last theatrical release, ‘Dream Girl 2’, was a box-office success, followed by critical acclaim for her roles in hits like ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’ and ‘CTRL’ and the web series ‘Call Me Bae’. Now, with Kesari Chapter 2, directed by Karan Singh Tyagi and produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, Ananya proves her range with what many are calling her career-best performance.
